On behalf of the Northern Territory Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Red Appointments are currently seeking to recruit Witness Assistance Service Coordinators. The positions are based in Darwin and are required to coordinate the Crown and Summary WAS teams and attend as required Local and Supreme Courts in Darwin and remote circuit courts in the Northern region to provide support to victims, witnesses and their families. The positions work closely with prosecutors and other agencies to ensure the best outcomes for victims and witnesses during the court process. The positions are required to travel to remote communities with overnight stays.

Salary range: $96,620 – $107,721

The DPP in the Northern Territory of Australia plays a central role in the criminal justice system, with responsibilities defined by the Director of Public Prosecutions Act 1990. The DPP is responsible for instituting, preparing, and conducting criminal prosecutions on behalf of the Crown before the various Courts throughout the Northern Territory.

Key requirements:

Sound knowledge of the criminal justice system together with high-level skills appropriate to the provision of advice, support, information and assistance to victims, witnesses and their families.

Experience in the training, supervision and leadership of staff with the capacity to manage change.

Ability to provide high quality advice to senior management on the provision of witness assistance services.

Proven ability to work and communicate effectively in a cross-cultural environment and a demonstrated understanding of the issues that affect Aboriginal victims, witnesses and their families.

Proven ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with team members and internal and external stakeholders.

Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure, make sound judgements, work independently, and prioritise workloads in a busy environment.

Hold (or have the capacity to obtain) a current NT driver's licence, and willingness to travel to remote locations by light aircraft/4WD.

Working for the DPP in the Northern Territory offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of criminal cases, including complex and high-level matters. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, generous leave entitlements, and flexible work arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance.

To apply, please click the “Apply Now” button, which will take you to the NT Government’s jobs website, select "Attorney-General's Department" under the department section, click on the position you wish to apply for and submit the following documents:

Your CV;

A one-page cover letter addressing the selection criteria which is available on the DPP website;

Certified copies of your tertiary qualifications; and

The completed pre-employment questionnaire available on the NT DPP website.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

For further information please contact Charlotte Rath on 0889470443, [email protected] or David O’Callaghan [email protected].

To find out more about working for the DPP, please visit https://dppcareers.nt.gov.au/home

PLEASE NOTE - To be considered for this position applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, and previous applicants need not apply.

Applications close: Tuesday 9 September 2025